When the end of a bone gets out of place, the joint cannot be moved. This will usually enable one to distinguish between a dislocation and a broken bone. In treating a dislocation, the aim is to get the end of the bone back into its proper place. In almost every instance it requires the assistance of a physician to accomp

lish this; therefore, in case of a dislocation, take the patient to a physician. The sooner this can be done, the .easier it will be to get the bones into their proper places. By delaying a day or two it may be that the physi­cian will have to apply ice caps till the swelling is down. This delays reducing the -dislocation. .